Buying the Nikon D300s, but...

jpsum · 09-23-2009, 07:21 PM

I came across this site where they are selling the D300s for $1300 and everywhere else is selling it for $1800. A little shady? Have you guys heard of this online store before?

http://www.stopandshopdigital.com/pr...product_id=330

jpsum · 09-23-2009, 08:22 PM

ok... nevermind. This store is a scam. I've found some stuff online. Beware guys.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...d=0&p=16475757

MrRoboto · 09-23-2009, 09:46 PM

I am torn between the D90 and the D300s. I dont think the 300 is double the camera but it is double the price. Any thoughts?

anthony @ eas · 09-24-2009, 01:19 PM

Get the D90 and with the money you save buy glass.

MrRoboto · 09-24-2009, 01:47 PM

^^^That is the way I am leaning. I cant find any 'must-have' features that would move me towards the 300s at this point.

jpsum · 09-24-2009, 03:29 PM

I've changed my mind too. Looking for a D90 now. D300s is just too expensive. I wish I didn't sell my D200.

MrRoboto · 09-24-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsum

I've changed my mind too. Looking for a D90 now. D300s is just too expensive. I wish I didn't sell my D200.

I am thinking of the D90 with 18-200 second edition Nikon lens.

anthony @ eas · 09-24-2009, 04:20 PM

^^ That is an awesome lens. If I could have 3 lenses for my D90 it would be a 10-24, 35 and the 18-200.

MrRoboto · 09-24-2009, 04:22 PM

So Anthony, as a D90 owner are you satisfied with it? Any regrets, thoughts, etc. you care to share?

anthony @ eas · 09-24-2009, 04:56 PM

I shoot with 2 D90s all the time (mine and one at eas) and I honestly can't think of anything off the top of my head that I don't like about it. I'd highly recommend it.

Ken Rockwell has a good review on it:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d90.htm

darkphantom · 09-24-2009, 07:46 PM

Pink Taco · 09-24-2009, 08:31 PM

total scam.. I wish I can get d300 at that price. Hell I would've just bought that instead of my d90... It's funny all nikon cameras are 80% same parts ...

MrRoboto · 09-24-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pink Taco

total scam.. I wish I can get d300 at that price. Hell I would've just bought that instead of my d90... It's funny all nikon cameras are 80% same parts ...

Again the 300 is old tech. I would only consider the 300s.

jpsum · 09-24-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Again the 300 is old tech. I would only consider the 300s.

ya but the 300s isn't that much higher tech than the non s. Wait for the D400!

Inspired · 09-24-2009, 10:57 PM

get the 12-24mm with the d90.. i have the exact same setup..it is awesome! planning to get the newer 18-200 when it comes out also.

Speedtrap · 09-26-2009, 09:24 AM

Do not waste money on the D300s - just go for the D700 dude

jpsum · 09-26-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedtrap

Do not waste money on the D300s - just go for the D700 dude

LOL. Then I would have to sell my DX lens and get new ones.

e92leon · 09-26-2009, 02:41 PM

get a Canon 7D

http://www.digitalrev.com/en/canon-e...-category.html

owns the Nikon D300S and obviously the D90 in every way

jpsum · 09-26-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by e92leon

get a Canon 7D

http://www.digitalrev.com/en/canon-e...-category.html

owns the Nikon D300S and obviously the D90 in every way

here we go again...

scollins · 09-27-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by e92leon

get a Canon 7D

http://www.digitalrev.com/en/canon-e...-category.html

owns the Nikon D300S and obviously the D90 in every way

Pretty strong comment for a camera that hasn't even been released yet, or with significant actual reviews. This just smacks of Canon Fanboi-ism.

Maybe when Canon fixes what I consider to be an ergonomic flaw (the rear sub dial), I'd give them more consideration for my personal use. But the Nikon's controls layout is better in my opinion.

Speedtrap · 09-27-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsum

LOL. Then I would have to sell my DX lens and get new ones.

Most of your DX lenses have to go

If you have stayed with primes before e.g. 85mm f1.4 or 50mm f1.5 or 105mm then you can keep those. If you get cheap lenses, then there is no point anyways

The difference in prices is not a lot these days. Think carefully dude.

MrRoboto · 09-27-2009, 11:01 PM

Well boys..I have settled on the D90 with 18-200. Just going to wait and see if my local shops will put it on sale over the next few weeks before I take the plunge.

On another note..have any of you used eye-fi memory cards? Any opinions on memory speed as well as wifi performance?

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jpsum Major 289 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	Buying the Nikon D300s, but... I came across this site where they are selling the D300s for $1300 and everywhere else is selling it for $1800. A little shady? Have you guys heard of this online store before? http://www.stopandshopdigital.com/pr...product_id=330
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jpsum Major 289 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	ok... nevermind. This store is a scam. I've found some stuff online. Beware guys. http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...d=0&p=16475757
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1856 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I am torn between the D90 and the D300s. I dont think the 300 is double the camera but it is double the price. Any thoughts?
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1856 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	^^^That is the way I am leaning. I cant find any 'must-have' features that would move me towards the 300s at this point.
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jpsum Major 289 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	I've changed my mind too. Looking for a D90 now. D300s is just too expensive. I wish I didn't sell my D200.
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anthony @ eas 321 Rep 3,635 Posts Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 iTrader: (0)	^^ That is an awesome lens. If I could have 3 lenses for my D90 it would be a 10-24, 35 and the 18-200.
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1856 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	So Anthony, as a D90 owner are you satisfied with it? Any regrets, thoughts, etc. you care to share?
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anthony @ eas 321 Rep 3,635 Posts Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 iTrader: (0)	I shoot with 2 D90s all the time (mine and one at eas) and I honestly can't think of anything off the top of my head that I don't like about it. I'd highly recommend it. Ken Rockwell has a good review on it: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d90.htm
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1856 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Well boys..I have settled on the D90 with 18-200. Just going to wait and see if my local shops will put it on sale over the next few weeks before I take the plunge. On another note..have any of you used eye-fi memory cards? Any opinions on memory speed as well as wifi performance?
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